girl's name
Tarissa
tuh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 247
Tarissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1992, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tarissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 57 |
How Popular Is Tarissa?
In 2007, Tarissa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tarissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tarissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tarissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tarissa
- English tuh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Tarissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tarissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tarissa
How popular is the name Tarissa?
In 2007, Tarissa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tarissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tarissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tarissa?
Tarissa has 3 syllables.
When was Tarissa most popular?
Tarissa peaked in 1992, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.